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GF05 FKZ

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,516 mi
Last recorded146,516 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FKZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 146,516 miles

Emissions not tested Coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant /antifreeze leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded, reduced braking area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 146,272 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mount rubber worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 146,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 140,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine man light on

passengers seat belt turned off

Fail 14 Jan 2016 140,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed handlestays out (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine man light on

passengers seat belt turned off

Pass 16 Jan 2015 137,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 137,508 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 134,390 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 126,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 117,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres are wearing unevenly/reqs tracking

Fail 22 Dec 2011 117,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres are wearing unevenly/reqs tracking

Pass 15 Jan 2011 105,289 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2011 105,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,127 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,379 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,907 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?

Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,413
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
3,964
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,425
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,119
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,975
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,044
Direction indicator incorrect colour 745
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GF05 FKZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 52,023 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Idea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,425 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF05 FKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Idea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF05 FKZ registered?

GF05 FKZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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